Jen Chester

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

I will spend 180 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will spend 200 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.